Yeah, I was too. So I put together a list of the best pressure washers for cleaning driveways and patios to save you time, money and physical pain. Compact, inexpensive, but still powerful, this 1600W electric pressure washer can proudly stand up on our podium with the big boys, and its lightweight design makes it accessible to everyone.

Not that you should need to move the main unit too much unless you have a huge garden as the Nilfisk has a six metre long hose and good sized lance and power cable to boot. You should look for units with a surface cleaner (also known as a patio cleaner), turbo nozzle, variable nozzle for those hard ground stains and a long hose length.Although not as powerful as the Wilks RX550i, the K4 still capable of 130 bar of pressure and has a good maximum water flow rate of 420 litres per hour. Karcher say this allows the K4 to clean about 30 square metres per hour. Wilks USA have obviously thought long and hard about how to get around the weight problems their RX550i is having though. The included 8 m hose is fine for getting around a small patio on its own, but the real gem is the extension hose included in the set. An efficient pressure washer does not have to be large and heavyweight. Weighing only 4kg, the Kärcher K2 can produce a concentrated water jet (up to 110-bar pressure) for an impressive cleaning effect. Hence, this compact 1400-watt model can be used for a variety of cleaning tasks, from washing your vehicles to cleaning hard surfaces. To choose the right pressure for each cleaning task, you can use the Home & Garden app with helpful tips from Kärcher experts. A yellow 15° high pressure nozzle is the ultimate patio cleaning flat sprayer in my opinion. You can focus the jet on a small enough area to clean off all but the most stubborn bits, but it can still work fast. It’s not a good idea to use this nozzle on your car or motorbike though. It’s a bit too aggressive for that.

Another surprising thing about this pressure washer was how easily it stopped when I let my finger off the trigger. Some jet washers dribble and leak, but this one cuts off immediately without a fuss, even with the extension hose attached. This might even save me a few pennies on power and water in the long run too! With heavy duty parts comes more weight though, and the Bosch AQT 45-14 is heavier than a lot of its competitors. Firstly the negatives: the instructions for assembling the various attachments aren't very helpful - the picture is too small to see what you need to do and the pictures of the attachments don't always match those delivered, it's as if the instructions were for an older model. This is a lot of pressure washer – and for many people, it will be too much. It is great to have all that power when you need it. And with the attachments, you will be able to do a professional job in any condition and on any surface. Conclusion Thankfully, VonHaus seem to have recognised this and have made both the power cable, and the hose a decent 5 metres long. Combined, they give you a lot of range and mobility without having to shift the main unit around.Another component that you want to be as durable as possible is the pump because without it working, you don’t have a pressure washer. Pumps with aluminium heads are usually a better choice than the cheaper variety and will ensure a longer working life. These tend to be much more expensive though and depending on how much work you’re doing, might not be worth the additional expense. Pressure – BAR/PSI The VonHaus electric pressure washer comes with a free detergent bottle attachment that is made from strong plastic like the rest of the components, and is certainly on par with accessories that you get free with more expensive pressure washers.

This induction motor is a 1700W beast that provides the user with 115 bar of working pressure, and a max of 135. AND With 440 litres per hour flowing through, you’re getting some serious cleaning power. Makita are a brand that has become synonymous with hard wearing, durable products that you can rely on. To keep in line with that, they have fitted this electric pressure washer with a wobble plate pump that has an aluminium pump head to prevent any rusting. The pressure will shut off automatically when you release the trigger as part of the tool’s ‘total stop’ system. The pressure washer comes with a stated bar pressure of 262, which is very powerful, however, this is the initial pressure. When you pull the trigger you do get a powerful burst, however once in use, the pressure is actually 155 bar.A blue low pressure nozzle with a flat shaped opening for spraying on detergent. This won’t blast the dirt off your car, but when used with the onboard detergent tank, it’s ideal for covering your car in snow foam. The onboard storage is particularly handy as well. The four tubular holders in the body of the washer can hold all the wand accessories when not in use. It’s great to have somewhere to hide them, especially if, like me, you have a habit of losing bits like this. What is undoubtedly the best thing about this pressure washer is the impressive range of accessories that come with it. You get six different types of wand and five different nozzles that produce a range of spray types for whatever job you’ve got in front of you. One pressure washer that has all of these things is the Karcher K7 Premium Full Control Plus Home. You wouldn’t believe how many driveways we cleaned (for free!) to be able to tell you that this is the best pressure washer for cleaning your driveway and patio. Electric pressure washer with space saving features including telescopic metal handle and integral hose reel.

Detergent - An on-board 1 litre detergent tank allows you to easily apply detergent to your current working area. It's easy to fill up as and when required. And as for water, you can use pretty much any source. Tap water is standard, but consider open sources of water such as water butts and ponds. This will help both the environment and your (or your clients’) water bills. Pros You also receive other cleaning tools of two brushes, a patio cleaner and a lance to clean all the debris out of your gutters.The pressure is down as a bad point, but that is because its continuous pressure is really 155 bar. In the Box It is equipped with a powerful 2100W motor, 140 bar working pressure and a 450 litres per hour water flow rate that allows efficient and fast cleaning of you patios, driveways, bins, and anything else you choose. It’s the wheels. They just look a bit small and flimsy to carry the extra weight that the AQT 45-14 has. Bosch AQT 45-14 X High-Pressure Washer Review